Teddy Bridgewater will reportedly play with the Minnesota Vikings' first team during four preseason exhibitions, the first of which falls Aug. 8 at home against the Oakland Raiders.

"Need that info for making a call on a starter," noted the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yes, the former Louisville quarterback could take over early for the Vikings, who also have veterans Matt Cassel and Christian Ponder in the mix under center.

Matt Cassel has started the Minnesota Vikings training camp as the starting quarterback, but first-round draft pick Teddy Bridgewater is hot on his heels.

Some experts are heaping praise on the former Cardinal after speculation about his size, decision not to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine and what was deemed a poor Pro Day at U of L.

Following the public session, Bridgewater worked out privately with the Vikings during a session in which offensive coordinator Norv Turner insisted the U of L graduate "drop and set his feet quicker," according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

"Best workout I had before the draft," Bridgewater told the paper. "And when Coach Turner left, he told me he couldn't have cared less about my Pro Day. He said if he had run my Pro Day, I'd have gone 65-for-65."